Belgravia: A London Magazine, Volume 76Chatto and Windus, 1891 |
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Page 44
... hope for others . I put out of sight the pearl necklace and pendant , the chestnut lock , the faded gardenia . I felt I must have no memories constantly before my eyes to come between me and my present life and duties . I often saw in ...
... hope for others . I put out of sight the pearl necklace and pendant , the chestnut lock , the faded gardenia . I felt I must have no memories constantly before my eyes to come between me and my present life and duties . I often saw in ...
Page 46
... hope it may help me to greater sympathy , to wider feelings for others . Thus if , in this simple story of a woman's life , I may have opened any reader's eye and heart to the fact that , in too many cases , the apparently prosperous ...
... hope it may help me to greater sympathy , to wider feelings for others . Thus if , in this simple story of a woman's life , I may have opened any reader's eye and heart to the fact that , in too many cases , the apparently prosperous ...
Page 58
... hope for . Of this she was sure , from the splendid presents bestowed on herself , and the rank of Viscount ( Rocheford ) and treasurership of the household bestowed upon her father . The dishonourable overtures of the monarch she ...
... hope for . Of this she was sure , from the splendid presents bestowed on herself , and the rank of Viscount ( Rocheford ) and treasurership of the household bestowed upon her father . The dishonourable overtures of the monarch she ...
Page 60
... hope of the Succession . For a time the affection of the King for his new queen seemed to increase rather than diminish . By a proper measure of reserve and indulgence , she continued to keep alive his passion , and manage his ...
... hope of the Succession . For a time the affection of the King for his new queen seemed to increase rather than diminish . By a proper measure of reserve and indulgence , she continued to keep alive his passion , and manage his ...
Page 65
... hope of life , was at last induced to confess a criminal correspondence with the Queen ; a confession which deservedly availed him little , for he was never confronted with Anne , and was im- mediately hanged . The Queen and her brother ...
... hope of life , was at last induced to confess a criminal correspondence with the Queen ; a confession which deservedly availed him little , for he was never confronted with Anne , and was im- mediately hanged . The Queen and her brother ...
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Page 63 - Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy, I no sooner received this message by him, than I rightly conceived your meaning ; and if, as you say, confessing a truth indeed may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty, perform your command.
Page 63 - YOUR grace's displeasure and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy. I no sooner received this message by him, than I rightly conceived...
Page 63 - You have chosen me from a low estate to be your queen and companion far beyond my desert or desire. If then you found me worthy of such honour, good Your Grace let not any light fancy or bad counsel of mine enemies, withdraw...
Page 384 - The tiny cell is forlorn, Void of the little living will That made it stir on the shore. Did he stand at the diamond door Of his house in a rainbow frill? Did he push, when he was uncurl'd, A golden foot or a fairy horn Thro
Page 64 - My last and only request shall be, that myself may only bear the burden of your Grace's displeasure, and that it may not touch the innocent souls of those poor gentlemen who, as I understand, are likewise in strait imprisonment for my sake. If ever I have found favour in your sight, if ever the name of Anne Boleyn...
Page 315 - I have got all my beds ready for my flowers ; so you may guess how I long to be down to plant them. The little fellow will be a great addition to the party. I think when I am down there with Pam and child, of a...